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Kendallville, IN — ZIP 46755

Population: 15,441 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 46755 (Kendallville, IN) is $228,440 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $222,500 after a median 35 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$228,440

Median home value

+3.3%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$228,440
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+15.3%
5-year appreciation
+35.7%
10-year appreciation
+101.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$228,440
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$222,500
Median list price
$229,950
Median price per sqft
$145
1-year sale-price change
+12.4%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
56
For-sale inventory
61
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
22

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$750/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$937/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,156/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,502/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
East Noble School Corporation, DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist
Schools include
East Noble High School, North Side Elementary School, Wayne Center Elem School, South Side Elementary School, East Noble Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 3% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Wayne Waste Oil (23 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
38.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,729
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,422

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
Kendallville Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PARKVIEW NOBLE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-129 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
43.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,147
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
61.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,379
Average weekly wage
$946
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
85

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 46755State medianUS median
Median home value$228,440$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$222,500$238,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,147$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 46755?
$228,440.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 46755?
$222,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 46755?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 46755?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,156/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 46755?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 46755 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 46755?
Risk to homes is higher than 3% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 46755?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 46755?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 46755?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 46755 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 46755?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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